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Can-Can Revival (-0001 New York)

Can-Can - 1978 New York History , Info & More

The musical comedy takes place in turn-of-the-century Paris, where La Mome Pistache, proud owner of the Bal du Paradis, famous for its sexy can-can girls, spars with Aristide Forestier, a self-righteous judge determined to close all Parisian dance halls.

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Robyn Hitchcock Releases 25th Solo Record
by Joshua Wright - Jul 24, 2026


Robyn Hitchcock has released his 25th solo album, marking a milestone in the veteran singer-songwriter's decades-long recording career.

GRATEFUL DEAD MEET-UP AT THE MOVIES to Return to Cinemas Worldwide
by Joshua Wright - Jul 22, 2026


Trafalgar Releasing and Rhino Entertainment will present the 1991 Giants Stadium concert in select cinemas worldwide, featuring the full June 17 show with bonus content and an introduction by Grateful Dead archivist David Lemieux.

QUEER HISTORY: CHANTEYS AND SAILORS to Be Presented at South Street Seaport Museum
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 21, 2026


South Street Seaport Museum will present QUEER HISTORY: CHANTEYS AND SAILORS, featuring the Ranzo Boys, a trans maritime trio exploring queer narratives of the Golden Age of Sail through folk music, sea chanteys, and storytelling.

American Ballet Theatre to Present World Premiere and Company Premieres in 2026-2027 Seasons
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 20, 2026


American Ballet Theatre revealed its upcoming seasons at the David H. Koch Theater, featuring a world premiere by Brady Farrar and company premieres of Helen Pickett's Petal, and more.

Review: KT Sullivan K.O.'s I'M GLAD I'M NOT YOUNG ANYMORE at The Laurie Beechman Theatre
by Stephen Mosher - Jul 24, 2026


The Lady knows cabaret and the proof is in the performance.

Armada Music to Release New Tracks From Arodes, Cerrone, James Hurr & More
by Joshua Wright - Jul 20, 2026


Armada Music announced an upcoming slate of electronic dance music releases, including new tracks from Arodes, Cerrone, and James Hurr, spanning Afro House, Deep House, and more.

Cyril Nri Will Lead DEATH OF A SALESMAN at Liverpool Everyman
by Stephi Wild - Jul 14, 2026


Cyril Nri will take on the role of Willy Loman in Arthur Miller's DEATH OF A SALESMAN at the Liverpool Everyman, directed by Olivier Award-winning Tristan Fynn-Aiduenu.

Exclusive: Sarah Silverman Shows Off Celebrity Impressions in THE DRAWING ROOM WITH MO WELCH
by Josh Sharpe - Jul 8, 2026


Sarah Silverman demonstrates two of her celebrity impressions in an exclusive clip from an upcoming episode of PBS' The Drawing Room with Mo Welch. Watch the sneak peek now.

Did You Know That These Broadway Shows Are Written By Married Couples?
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Jul 26, 2026


Over the years, Broadway has seen a number of family acts sharing the stage. It’s extra special when family members team up to write a Broadway show together. The Great White Way has seen many instances of this historically, in a variety of different situations. 

Stage and Screen Veteran Louise Lasser Passes Away at 87
by Josh Sharpe - Jul 7, 2026


BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that stage and screen performer Louise Lasser, who was best known for playing the title role in the TV series Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman, has passed away at the age of 87.

Feature: FONTAINEBLEAU LAS VEGAS WELCOMES AWARD-WINNING MENTALIST DUO MIND2MIND FOR EXCLUSIVE RESIDENCY
by Debbie Hall - Jun 29, 2026


Fontainebleau Las Vegas invites audiences to experience the impossible as internationally acclaimed mentalist duo MIND2MIND performs their exclusive residency at the resort's intimate Azul lounge.

Interview: Marya Grandy of SUFFS at CIBC Theater
by Angela Lin - Jun 29, 2026


'What Suffs does is drive home the message that there is no action that is too small that won't make an impact.'

Review: TURANDOT, Opera Holland Park
by Gary Naylor - Jun 24, 2026


Less Orientalism, and less passion too, but the music sustains

A RIVER RUNS THROUGH IT To Have World Premiere At Opera Montana
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 23, 2026


Opera Montana will offer audiences a first look at its new opera adaptation of A River Runs Through It through a series of preview events across Montana this summer. The world premiere, based on Norman Maclean's beloved novella, opens in Bozeman this September.

HOME: DEPARTURE AND RETURN to Launch 92NY Harkness Mainstage 2026/27 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 22, 2026


92NY's Harkness Dance Center announced its 2026/27 Harkness Mainstage Series, featuring Trisha Brown Dance Company, Doug Varone and Dancers, and an inaugural Dance on Film Festival.

ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW Original Cast Spooktacular Tour is Coming to Patchogue Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 9, 2026


Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts announced a screening of The Rocky Horror Picture Show, featuring original 'Magenta' actress Patricia Quinn, with a live shadow cast, costume contest, and VIP meet-and-greet available.

Peabo Bryson, Grammy-Winning Singer of Disney Classics, Dies at 75
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 2, 2026


Peabo Bryson, the Grammy-winning R&B vocalist known for Disney hits 'Beauty and the Beast' and 'A Whole New World,' has died at the age of 75. His career spanned more than five decades across R&B, pop, and musical theater.

15 Broadway Icons You May Be Surprised Never Won a Tony Award
by Michael Gioia - Jun 6, 2026


These performers may have received other awards and accolades, but a Tony Award is shockingly not on their résumé.

Video: Watch Jake Bell, LORT and More Accept 2026 Special Tony Awards
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 29, 2026


The Tony Awards Administration Committee presented the 2026 Tony Honors for Excellence in the Theatre to four outstanding contributors to the Broadway industry - 1/52 Project, Jake Bell, Kenn Lubin, and Loren Plotkin. Watch their acceptance speeches here!

Theater Resources Unlimited to Host Zoom Panel on Licensing for Theater Professionals
by Stephi Wild - May 29, 2026


Theater Resources Unlimited will host a Community Gathering via Zoom focused on licensing, featuring James Rocco and C. Michael Perry discussing legal rights, royalties, and how producers can navigate the licensing landscape.

Multicultural Arts Center to Present Free 2026 Summer Series in Cambridge
by A.A. Cristi - May 26, 2026


The Multicultural Arts Center announced its 2026 Summer Series, featuring four free performances in East Cambridge's Centanni Park celebrating music, dance, storytelling, and global cultural traditions.

Nominees Revealed For 61st Cape Town Theatre Awards
by Stephi Wild - May 21, 2026


The Fleur du Cap Theatre Awards has been renamed the Cape Town Theatre Awards, marking a new chapter under a newly established NPO. CATS leads with 11 nominations among 65 eligible productions across 23 categories.

A History of Broadway Proshots and Screen Adaptations
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - May 31, 2026


What is a pro-shot and how is it different than an adapted film? Pro-shot is an abbreviation for professionally shot, denoting a stage play that was captured in its native habitat: a theatre. In general, a pro-shot seeks to film the exact experience that audience members would have at a live performance of the show, in contrast with a feature film which actually adapts the piece into a new form, including different locations, the removal of theatrical aesthetic, and changes to make the script work as a film as opposed to as a live theatrical show.

WISH YOU WERE HERE By Sanaz Toossi Will Come to ArtsWest
by Stephi Wild - May 14, 2026


ArtsWest and Seda Iranian Theatre Ensemble will present WISH YOU WERE HERE, written by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Sanaz Toossi, known for ENGLISH, in a co-production at ArtsWest.

Review: THE NOTEBOOK: THE MUSICAL at Dr. Phillips Center For The Performing Arts
by Albert Gutierrez - May 14, 2026


The stage production does make a lot of strides that strengthens the endurance and popularity of this love story. It repeats iconic moments from the popular 2004 film, but isn’t aping the original screenplay in any way. A new libretto offers a fresh take that borrows the basic structure of the novel and memorable film moments, whilst breathing in new voices and new scenes that add different layers to these familiar characters.

Can-Can History

Other Productions of Can-Can

1953   Broadway Original Broadway Production
Broadway
1954   West End London Production
West End
1955   US Tour National Tour
US Tour
1959   Off-Broadway Off-Broadway Revival
Off-Broadway
1962   Off-Broadway City Center Revival
Off-Broadway
1981   Broadway Broadway Revival
Broadway
1988   International Tour
1988   West End London Revival
West End
2004   Off-Broadway Encores! Concert
Off-Broadway
2007   London Lost Musicals Concert
London
2007   Los Angeles Pasadena Playhouse Production
Los Angeles

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